Ascocentrums are a typically compact plants which resemble a small Vanda. They have erect stems of densely packed, vibrant and colourful flowers which are most sought after. As with vandas they are most often best grown in a basket with very little (if any) potting media. Give them year-round warm and moist conditions but makes sure they are kept drier if conditions should become cool.

Ascocentrums are used extensively in hybridizing with many other genera most notable Vanda, producing smaller more compact plants with often more vibrant and colourful flowers.